Advanced Practice Provider / Family Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care (Nights)

UMC Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides Medical Screening Examination, initiates appropriate medical care and manages the disposition of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Masters Level Program for Advanced Practice Provider or Nurse Practitioner.
• Must hold or be eligible for Texas State Licensure (i.e. Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner.)
• Minimum of 1 year of APP experience required.
• Visual and auditory acuity required continuously.
• The ability to speak is required frequently.
• The ability to sit for extended periods is required frequently.
• Lifting/carrying requirements are light but may occur moderately.
• The ability to walk/transport oneself in a timely manner is required frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care and/or emergency center experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Screening Examination
• Initiates appropriate medical care
• Manages the disposition of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician
• Maintains the same competencies as required of the clinical staff in the Emergency Center/Minor Care/Triage setting
• Maintains current knowledge of triage process and related regulatory standards appropriate for the area of responsibility (i.e. JCAHO, TDH, etc…)
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of leadership and management skills
• Facilitates a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care through close interaction with other ancillary departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level